I hinted he should pick something else, and he doubled down.
He is not a “dude” in any sense of the word, which makes the entire thing seem like a mockery of him, and he demands respect in every other way.
I have lightly hinted to my father about maybe calling him something else, but he doubled down on his name. Do I need to put aside my own scruples here and give in, despite how wrong it feels?: Yes. And while you are doing so, you can, in private with your child, explain that this is not normally a respectful thing to call someone, but your father has a strange sense of humor.
Lecturing your plumber and your financial adviser that, on general principles, you object to their behavior will only leave you wetter and poorer.: I grew up in a home where socialization was discouraged. We were not allowed to have friends over, and I never recall having people over for dinner. Now, as an adult, I’m slowly learning to navigate the social sphere.
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